Associate Product Manager

Your Job

The Associate Product Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, development, and lifecycle management of products across international markets.

This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams including PDE, TPM, Manufacturing Ops, GSOP, and GSM to ensure product success globally.

The ideal candidate combines market insight, technical understanding, and business acumen to drive product innovation and growth.

Our Team

At Molex, we create connections for life by combining innovation, engineering excellence, and superior customer experience.

With presence in 40+ countries, we serve diverse markets such as data communications, consumer electronics, automotive, medical, and more.

What You Will Do


* Product Strategy & Roadmap



* Define and execute the global product strategy aligned with company goals.


* Develop and maintain a product roadmap based on market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.


* Identify new product opportunities and lead go-to-market strategies.

Market & Customer Insights


* Conduct global market research and competitive analysis to inform product decisions.


* Gather and prioritize customer requirements through direct engagement and feedback loops.


* Monitor product performance and customer satisfaction across regions.

Cross-functional Leadership


* Collaborate with project management, engineering, design, and operations teams to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.


* Partner with regional sales teams to tailor product positioning and messaging within Key target customer.


* Act as the voice of the customer and market within the organization.

Product Lifecycle Management


* Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation to end-of-life.


* Manage product launches, updates, and phase-outs in coordination with global teams.


* Ensure compliance with regional regulations and standards.

Performance & Metrics


* Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for product success.


* Analyze product data to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.


* A minimum of 2+ years of experience within the Datacom Market.


* A minimum of 1-2+ years of sales experience calling on Datacom accounts.


* Experience leading cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority, driving complex projects with minimal oversight in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.


* Willingness and ability to travel globally as required.

What Will Put You Ahead


* Experience negotiating and working with contract manufacturers and electronics market OEMs.


* Understanding of high-speed backplane connectors/connectivity such as 112g and 224g.


* Knowledge of business dynamics and vendor relationships in the hyperscale, Switch and ODM markets....